Prerequisites: SPN-2002 or three
years of high school Spanish or consent of instructor

Delivery method: Lecture -3 credit hours

Offered: Summer 2005

Catalog description: An advanced level composition and conversation course
based upon a survey of historical Hispanic literature. Grammar is reviewed extensively. Advanced
selections from Hispanic literature will be read and analyzed.
The course titles include both SPN-2004
and HFA-1007-09 Special Topic so that two semesters - each with a
different topic can be taken for 3 semester credit hours per course, or a total
of 6 semester hours. Fall semester covers Iberian Spanish Literature and Spring
semester covers Latin American Literature.General description - Study of representative Hispanic
authors and their work.

Course-specific description -A
survey of Spanish literature

General Educational Goals Addressed:Upon completion student will be able...

To apply analytical and problem-solving skills
to personal, social and professional issues and situations.

To communicate orally and in writing, socially
and interpersonally.

To develop an awareness of the contributions
made to civilization by the diverse cultures of the world.

To understand and use contemporary technology
effectively and to understand its impact on the individual and society.

To work and study effectively both individually
and in collaboration with others.

To understand what it means to act ethically
and responsibly as an individual in one's career and as a member of society.

To develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle,
mentally, physically and spiritually.

To appreciate the ongoing values of learning,
self-improvement and career planning.

Expected learning outcomes and related
competencies:Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to...

1. Demonstrate
speaking ability in the TL.

2. Demonstrate
listening skill in the TL.

3. Demonstrate
reading ability in the TL.

4. Demonstrate
writing ability in the TL.

5. Demonstrate
intermediate knowledge of the global Hispanic culture.

6. Demonstrate
awareness of cultural diversity.

7. Demonstrate
analytical skills in oral and written reviews of literature.

Outcome 1 - Student
will demonstrate speaking ability in the TL.

Competency 1.1 Begin,
sustain and close a conversation.

Competency 1.2 Ask and
answer questions.

Competency 1.3 Speak
in complete sentences.

Outcome 2 - Student
will demonstrate listening skill in the TL.

Competency 2.1
Understand classroom instructions.

Competency 2.2
Understand classmates when they speak in TL during class activities.

Competency 2.3
Understand the main ideas in native speaker conversations during class
activities.